J EDDIS LINTON
AWARDS
These awards seek to engage with the Professions leaders
through recognition and knowledge building to benchmark the
full spectrum of their products, services and initiatives.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 2
AWARD TIMING .................................................................................................................. 2
AWARD CATEGORIES.......................................................................................................... 2
INNOVATION............................................................................................................................................ 2
COLLABORATION .................................................................................................................................... 2
IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................................................................... 2
BUSINESS BENEFIT .................................................................................................................................... 2
STUDENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3
AWARDS .............................................................................................................................. 4
INNOVATION ...................................................................................................................... 4
ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................. 4
EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 4
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 5
COLLABORATION ............................................................................................................... 5
ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................. 5
EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 5
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 6
IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................................................... 6
ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................. 6
EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 7
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 8
BUSINESS BENEFIT ............................................................................................................... 8
ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................. 8
EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 8
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 9
STUDENT .............................................................................................................................. 9
ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................. 9
EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 9
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 9
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INTRODUCTION
The Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) J Eddis Linton Awards recognise
leadership through the practical application of Innovation, Collaboration, Implementation, Business Benefit and
excelling students.
The J Eddis Linton Awards seeks to engage with the world, our leaders through global recognition and
knowledge that is underpinned by the program’s established framework.
The Awards culminates in the recognition and celebration of organisations and individuals that implement worldclass initiatives and industry leading services on a prominent and far-reaching scale.
Nominations for the one project can be submitted for all categories that apply.
Nominations can be self-nominated or nominated by another party.
All nominees must be financial members of RIMPA.
Nominations open 1 July and close 30 June with the winners to be announced at inForum.
AWARD TIMING
Awards are open for nomination from 1 July and close 30 June each year. Awards will be presented at
inForum.
AWARD CATEGORIES
INNOVATION
The J Eddis Linton Award for Innovation recognises leadership through the practical application of innovative
solutions for new and existing market needs resulting in a commercial, environmental and/or social benefit.
COLLABORATION
The J Eddis Linton Award for Collaboration recognises an exemplary skills development collaboration between
a department, employer or industry body and, at least, one other stakeholder (including vendors and consultant).
IMPLEMENTATION
The J Eddis Linton Award for Implementation recognises organisations that have achieved outstanding results
through excellence in implementation of a project.
BUSINESS BENEFIT
The J Eddis Linton Award for Business Benefit recognises organisations that have achieved outstanding success
for business improvement.
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STUDENT
The J Eddis Linton Award for Student recognises students who have achieved excellence in educational studies
in RIM.
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AWARD CATEGORIES
INNOVATION
The J Eddis Linton Award for Innovation recognises leadership through the practical application of innovative
solutions for new and existing market needs resulting in a commercial, environmental and/or social benefit.
ELIGIBILITY
Organisational participation includes private companies, publicly listed companies, multi-national subsidiaries,
non-government organisations, educational institutions, franchise systems, partnerships, educational institutions,
government departments, government agencies, local government and statutory bodies operating within the
RIMPA jurisdiction. Individuals can also apply.
The nominee must be a financial member of RIMPA
Initiatives can include, but are not limited to, projects, programs, processes, services, systems, technologies,
developments, ventures and undertakings.
EVIDENCE
Evidence required includes, but is not limited to, visual evidence (photos, screenshots, models, documents etc.),
project description of not more than two (2) pages.
Areas to cover could include:
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Originality of the innovation
o Consider:
 Is it a new concept or a variation of an existing idea?
 Is it unique or adapted from other areas?
 Was it developed independently or in cooperation with others?
Impact of the innovation
o Consider:
 Will it make a fundamental change in processes or simply a minor adjustment?
 Will it impact multiple operational areas or just one specific area?
 Will it lead to more potential uses / applications within other functions of the
organisation?
Practicality of its application
o Consider:
 Will it be readily integrated into existing systems?
 Will it be cost effective to implement?
 Does its implementation present any risk / uncertainty to ongoing operations?
Measurability of the benefits
o Consider:
 Is there a measurable cost saving?
 Does it result in measurable revenue increases?
 Does it create measurable efficiencies?
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The development process:
o Consider:
 Did the development lead to better internal processes?
 Can the development approach be applied to similar problems / opportunities?
 Will staff learn / benefit from the experience?
Applicability
o Consider:
 Is this an innovation that can be applied elsewhere?
 Is it specific to one region or could it be applied internationally?
 Could it lead to changes in how industry processes are carried out?
ASSESSMENT
Entries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent
and objective.
COLLABORATION
The J Eddis Linton Award for Collaboration recognises an exemplary skills development collaboration between
a department, employer or industry body and, at least, one other stakeholder (including vendors and
consultants).
ELIGIBILITY
Organisational participation includes private companies, publicly listed companies, multi-national subsidiaries,
non-government organisations, educational institutions, franchise systems, partnerships, educational institutions,
government departments, government agencies, local government and statutory bodies operating within the
RIMPA jurisdiction. Individuals can also apply.
The nominee must be a financial member of RIMPA
Initiatives can include, but are not limited to, projects, programs, processes, services, systems, technologies,
developments, ventures and undertakings.
EVIDENCE
Evidence required includes, but is not limited to, visual evidence (photos, screenshots, models, documents etc.),
project description of not more than two (2) pages.
Areas to cover could include:
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Extent to which collaboration demonstrates outstanding practice
o Consider:
 Excellence in project
 Unique, exemplary or innovative aspects
 e-learning initiatives
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 transformation of the participants
 contribution to the advancement of the industry / community in which it operates
Achievements of the collaboration
o Consider:
 Outcomes achieved
 Improvement in the quality of processes delivered
 Creation of new or improved opportunities
 Contribution to improvements in the processes and procedures
 Contribution to social equity
 Can the outcomes of the collaboration be replicated or modelled for other
organisations
Impact of the collaboration
o Consider benefits accruing to:
 The organisation and its employees
 Individual participants
 Organisation in the collaboration
 Other businesses / organisations
 Community and/or region
 Industry and/or sector
 Improved operating / productivity of the participating organisation
Sustainability and future of the collaboration
o Consider:
 Demonstrated strong potential for the collaboration to be sustained in the future
 Systems of quality improvement being utilised
 Performance evaluation in place and planned
 Contribution to environmental sustainability
 Capacity to be replicated, plans for expansion or adoption in other settings
ASSESSMENT
Entries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent
and objective.
IMPLEMENTATION
The J Eddis Linton Award for Implementation recognises organisations that have achieved outstanding results
through excellence in implementation of a project.
ELIGIBILITY
Organisational participation includes private companies, publicly listed companies, multi-national subsidiaries,
non-government organisations, educational institutions, franchise systems, partnerships, educational institutions,
government departments, government agencies, local government and statutory bodies operating within the
RIMPA jurisdiction. Individuals can also apply.
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The nominee must be a financial member of RIMPA
Initiatives can include, but are not limited to, projects, programs, processes, services, systems, technologies,
developments, ventures and undertakings, EDRMS implementation, integration, archival programs, digitisation
etc.
EVIDENCE
Evidence required includes, but is not limited to, visual evidence (photos, screenshots, models, documents etc.),
project description of not more than two (2) pages.
Areas to cover could include:
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Initiation
Planning
Executive
Controlling
Closure
Project activation
o Consider:
 Arrangements to have project started
 Coordination and allocation of resources
Project operation
o Consider:
o Operation and maintenance
o Value and maximum returns
o Approaches to project implementation
o Project implementation plan
o The role of the implementing agency
o Financial management
o Reporting system
o Sustainability
o Time control
o Remedial action
o Supervision
Programming
Scheduling
Budgeting
What is the project for?
Why is it required?
Whom does it serve?
How is it justified?
How is it going to be used?
Monitoring
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Post implementation review
ASSESSMENT
Entries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent
and objective.
BUSINESS BENEFIT
The J Eddis Linton Award for Business Benefit recognises organisations that have achieved outstanding success
for business improvement.
ELIGIBILITY
Organisational participation includes private companies, publicly listed companies, multi-national subsidiaries,
non-government organisations, educational institutions, franchise systems, partnerships, educational institutions,
government departments, government agencies, local government and statutory bodies operating within the
RIMPA jurisdiction. Individuals can also apply.
The nominee must be a financial member of RIMPA
Initiatives can include, but are not limited to, projects, programs, processes, services, systems, technologies,
developments, ventures and undertakings.
EVIDENCE
Evidence required includes, but is not limited to, visual evidence (photos, screenshots, models, documents etc.),
project description of not more than two (2) pages.
Areas to cover could include:
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Project objectives
ROI
Matrix – KPI and project objectives
People results
Customer results
Society results
Financial and market results
Organisational effectiveness results
Leadership results
Hard benefit / soft benefit
Tangible benefit / intangible benefit
Business benefits / business cost benefits
Proposed outcomes / expected outcomes
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ASSESSMENT
Entries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent
and objective.
STUDENT
The J Eddis Linton Award for Student recognises students who have achieved excellence in educational studies
in RIM.
ELIGIBILITY
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The award can be self-nominating or nominated by a lecturer / trainer / employer.
Nominees must have achieved to a high level as a student in a dedicated records and information
management course completed in the previous 12 months being July to June (study may be undertaken
at any level, including tertiary and VET).
High level achievement is defined as attaining no less than a Credit (or its equivalent) for the entire
course.
The award is open to student members studying in a full or part-time mode in Australia and New
Zealand.
The educational institution/provider must be accredited by the RIM Professionals Australasia.
A certified copy of academic record must be provided with the application.
The award is not limited by age.
EVIDENCE
Evidence required includes, but is not limited to, visual evidence (copy of transcript, photos, screenshots, models,
documents etc.), personal statement of what the learning opportunities and outcomes have meant, of not more
than two (2) pages.
ASSESSMENT
Entries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent
and objective.
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